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Torque Converter Clutch: Testing and Inspection

TORQUE CONVERTER ONE-WAY CLUTCH CHECK


Special Tools:









1. Insert Converter Clutch Holding Tool in one of the grooves in the stator thrust washer.





2. Install Converter Clutch Torquing Tool in the converter pump drive.





3. Use a (A) torque wrench to turn (B) Converter Clutch Torquing Tool counter clockwise hold (C) Converter Clutch Holding Tool.
- The converter should lock up and hold torque.
- The torque converter one-way clutch should rotate freely in the clockwise direction.
- Try the clutch for lockup and hold in at least five positions.
- If the torque converter fails the lockup test torque, replace the torque converter.